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FreedomHaul

Grateful Novice

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3
Sugaree
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

The band is tight and Jerry doesn't miss a beat. Seems like he's surfing with his guitar lines.
6
Jack Straw
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

"We used to play for silver, now we play for Clive . . ."
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

I think Jerry's working ideas out in new places in the fretboard during the "China" solo, and Brent is contributing some interesting colors.
6
Tennessee Jed
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Nice slow shuffle, and Jerry's playing is quite melodic. But he brings the heat at the end (with some help from Keith).
3
He's Gone
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Some nice playing from Jerry in the solos and transition.
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Comments

Cassidy
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

You can hear the entire band stop playing as individuals and start playing as a whole during the middle of this. Powerful stuff.
New Minglewood Blues
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Gets a vote for the AUD. I prefer Moore's recording on 04-30 (more well balanced with low frequencies, without the boomy-ness of 05-01). Feel quite fortunate to have these tapes around! Also Keith shines this entire Palladium run.
Terrapin Station
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Wow! Full of energy, and Keith shovels coal into the fire of the final section. Band sounds like a roaring dragon on the AUD.
Not Fade Away
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

A monster “NFA.” This is a bit slower than the latter May versions, but no less hot. Jam changes at around 8:40 in. Long and multifaceted playing. Deserves more votes.
St. Stephen
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I don't hear this as the best of the year (honestly by a long shot), but the following "NFA" is some hot shit.
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